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BMW to introduce two winter-themed X1s at Los Angeles auto show

1 of 7BMW will debut two X1 SAVs at the LA auto show, the Concept K2 and the Powder Ride Edition.

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2 of 7BMW will debut two X1 SAVs at the LA auto show, the Concept K2 and the Powder Ride Edition.

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3 of 7BMW will debut two X1 SAVs at the LA auto show, the Concept K2 and the Powder Ride Edition.

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4 of 7BMW will debut two X1 SAVs at the LA auto show, the Concept K2 and the Powder Ride Edition.

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5 of 7These K2 skis are included with the purchase of the BMW X1 Powder Ride Edition.

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6 of 7BMW will debut two X1 SAVs at the LA auto show, the Concept K2 and the Powder Ride Edition.

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7 of 7BMW will debut two X1 SAVs at the LA auto show, the Concept K2 and the Powder Ride Edition.

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BMW will release two special versions of the X1, designed to reflect the SUV's ability to tackle the winter months. The X1s will be highlighted during the Los Angeles auto show.

One version is named the Powder Ride Edition. It goes on sale in November.

The second is named Concept K2 Powder Ride and will be on the stand at the Los Angeles auto show in late November.

BMW says the Concept K2 was inspired by a three-year cooperation with sports equipment maker K2. The concept gets BMW's xDrive all-wheel-drive system, a coat of Valencia orange paint and 19-inch wheels in gray. The concept has a roof rack for ski and snowboard transportation.

The exterior features graphics, similar to those on K2's sports equipment. It includes a stylized version of a fox, with its nose pointing toward the front wheels. The side windows are tinted with matte black surrounds. Inside, the X1 gets a premium sound system with a 550-watt stereo with a 500-watt subwoofer. The K2 also comes with an external microphone, which BMW says will come in handy when a spontaneous winter party breaks out. The seats are covered in napa leather with orange stitching, and wood trim completes the package.

The Powder Ride Edition gets exclusive features and the winter-required, all-wheel-drive setup. It also sports a roof rack, with extra storage areas inside the vehicle. A range of winter accessories are included, consisting of a ski and snowboard bag, a roof box, all-weather floor mats and a luggage compartment mat.

As a bonus, anyone who purchases the car gets a pair of custom-designed K2 LTD Powder Ride skis, only available with this car.

The X1 Powder Ride Edition gets the xLine option package with exterior elements in silver, 18-inch wheels, a sport leather steering wheel and a few extra accents. It's only offered in a handful of colors. Special decals denote the unique edition.

The X1 Powder Ride will be offered in xDrive28i and xDrive35 guise but it will only be offered through the winter months—we advise getting your order in before the end of February. Engine choices will consist of the 3.0-liter I6 making 300 hp or the 240-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder.

Pricing hasn't been announced yet but the base X1 xDrive28i starts at $32,350, so figure a bit more than that.